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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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